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Vertiv to showcase AI solutions at Datacloud Global Congress 2025
Digital Transformation

Vertiv to showcase AI solutions at Datacloud Global Congress 2025

Vertiv will showcase AI-driven digital infrastructure and innovations at Datacloud Global Congress 2025, highlighting scalable, flexible data centre solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Decathlon expands live video consultations for sports shoppers
Customer Experience

Decathlon expands live video consultations for sports shoppers

Decathlon expands its Visio Store in France, offering free 30-minute video calls with experts for personalised advice across 10 sports categories.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
UK shoppers willing to pay more for connected experiences
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers willing to pay more for connected experiences

Four in five Brits have used connected tech like QR codes and AR when shopping recently, with many willing to pay more for these experiences, says Merkle.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025

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Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools
Unified Communications

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot and mixed reality tools, enhancing design, simulation, and collaboration in product engineering software.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
How rugged devices drive innovation in harsh industrial environments
Digital Transformation

How rugged devices drive innovation in harsh industrial environments

Rugged devices boost efficiency in harsh industrial settings by enabling real-time data access, reducing downtime, and improving decision-making on the frontline.

By Frank Baldrighi • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features
Marketing Technologies

Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features

Apple has previewed visionOS 26, introducing new spatial widgets, shared experiences, AI-powered photo scenes, and enhanced personalisation for Apple Vision Pro users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers
Large Language Models

Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers

Apple has unveiled Liquid Glass design and AI-powered developer tools across its platforms, including Xcode 26 and a new Foundation Models framework.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution
Network Infrastructure

Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution

Airspeeder's electric flying car races over South Australia's salt flats could spark a revolution in urban transport and eVTOL technology development.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Flam raises USD $14 million to expand mixed reality for brands
Digital Transformation

Flam raises USD $14 million to expand mixed reality for brands

Flam secures USD $14 million to advance its app-less mixed reality platform, enabling brands like Google and Samsung to enhance consumer engagement worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
VeVe & YG to launch final BLACKPINK digital collectibles
Digital Entertainment

VeVe & YG to launch final BLACKPINK digital collectibles

VeVe and YG Entertainment will release the final BLACKPINK digital collectibles on 18 May 2025, ahead of the band's reunion world tour.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Wi-Fi 7 trials show doubled throughput & lower latency for firms
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7 trials show doubled throughput & lower latency for firms

Wi-Fi 7 trials with AT&T, CommScope, and Intel show doubled throughput and reduced latency, enhancing enterprise connectivity and supporting next-gen applications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Safe Software unveils FME updates for secure API & AR digital twins
Data Analytics

Safe Software unveils FME updates for secure API & AR digital twins

Safe Software unveils FME Data Virtualization and FME Realize, enhancing data integration and digital twin access for real-time decision-making on iOS devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech
Digital Transformation

Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech

Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
TeamViewer launches DEX Essentials for smaller businesses
Cybersecurity

TeamViewer launches DEX Essentials for smaller businesses

TeamViewer unveils DEX Essentials to extend digital employee experience tools to SMBs, enhancing IT management and workplace efficiency at any size.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology
Blockchain

VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology

VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Personalised data & AI crucial for brands' future success
Data Analytics

Personalised data & AI crucial for brands' future success

Circana's new report reveals how brands can boost customer lifetime value through personalised commerce, leveraging data tech and predictive analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

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WBA launches AFC platform for 6 GHz wi-Fi deployment
Unified Communications

WBA launches AFC platform for 6 GHz wi-Fi deployment

Wireless Broadband Alliance Services launches WBA Services AFC, enabling standard power Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band across the US via a cloud-based coordination platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025